The AFUO continues to meet with Minister Tony Burke’s Office and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) about visa concerns held by displaced Ukrainians. The following was recently confirmed: 👉🏻 Offers of Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) (subclass 449) visas to displaced Ukrainians who arrived between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023 are almost complete. Subject to completing … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) expresses its deepest sympathy and solidarity with the Australian Jewish community and all Australians following the horrifying attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach yesterday, on the first night of Chanukah. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by this shocking act of terror. … [Read more...]

This Christmas season, let’s unite with millions of Ukrainians worldwide to bring warmth, gratitude and hope to our Defenders – those spending the holidays at zero temperatures, in hospitals, and on the front line. Record a carol, greeting, or Christmas message for Ukraine’s brave Defenders and share it on social media, using the #️⃣hashtags: #КолядаДляЗахисника, … [Read more...]

Expressions of Interest are now open for the Australia–New Zealand–Ukraine Cooperation Forum, taking place in Lviv, Ukraine from 1 – 3 March 2026. This international forum will unite leaders from: Business, Innovation & Investment Defence & Military Resilience Emergency & Crisis Response Government & Diplomatic Engagement Humanitarian & … [Read more...]

As Chris Leptos AO – a valued partner of the Ukraine Crisis Appeal – says so powerfully: “I can't think of a better Christmas present than giving hope to the people of Ukraine…” As russian attacks escalate in the lead-up to Christmas, there has never been a more urgent moment to make a tax-deductible donation through the Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Over 80% of … [Read more...]